Although Expressionism counts as one of the shortest eras, covering only 20 years, it changed a lot in art. Unlike traditional art forms like academic art, which came with strict rules, Expressionism was about breaking those and expressing your own feelings and experiences in your work as an artist. More about the history of Expressionism,…
Continue readingWhat is Academic Art and what did old European art academies teach? How is Academic Art different from Realism? Why academic techniques remain influential today. We will answer these questions in this article.
Continue readingDo you find it easier to express your feelings through drawing instead of with words? Do you enjoy helping other people? Then art therapy might be just right for you!
Continue readingMusic can have many effects on us. It can bring back memories, it helps us to really feel or process our emotions, and it touches us in a way that’s hard to describe. It can motivate us or calm us down, make us happy or sad. But how are art and music connected? More about…
Continue readingIn today’s art world, terms like “Realism” and “Hyperrealism” are everywhere. Both styles captivate with astonishingly detailed depictions of people, objects, or landscapes. But what exactly sets them apart—and why do these art forms fascinate us so much?
Continue readingUrban Sketching (lat. “urbanus”) offers a fantastic opportunity to tell stories from your everyday life and to see the world with a new set of eyes. Instead of using a camera to capture scenes of city life, Urban Sketchers use colors, pens and paper. No matter if it’s buildings, streets, cafés or people – Urban…
Continue readingThe reality that most, if not all, artists face these days is that trying to make a living from art is met with disbelief at best, ridicule at worst. But is it really that impossible?
Continue readingThe Renaissance was an era of upheaval, new beginnings and rediscovery. Between around 1400 and 1620, Europe experienced a cultural flowering that fundamentally changed art, science, architecture and philosophy. The word “Renaissance” comes from the French and means “rebirth” – it refers to the revival of the ideals and achievements of antiquity.
Continue readingDo you love creating things with your own hands? Do you have a natural feel for shapes, bodies and expression? Then a career as a sculptor could be just right for you. In an increasingly digitalised world, crafting with materials such as clay, wood or stone remains a timeless expression of creativity – an antithesis…
Continue readingWomen have shaped art history – often in secret. This text illuminates the lives and works of important female artists from the Middle Ages to the 20th century and shows why they were long overlooked – and how they are being rediscovered today.
Continue readingOil paint hasn’t always been available in tubes. Today, the manufacturing process is still the same as it was centuries ago. Mixing oil paints yourself takes some practice, but it has several advantages.
Continue readingFree, Fine, or Applied Arts – which art degree suits you best? This article explains the differences, study options, and career prospects in various art fields. Learn about admission requirements, specializations, and job opportunities in the art world!
Continue readingRomanticism was a short but powerful period in art that represents a reaction to the reason and logic of the Enlightenment. The artists of the Romantic period wanted to highlight the emotional and spiritual side of people.
Continue readingArt history has been dominated by men, making it difficult for women to become painters in the past. The three female painters presented here—Artemisia Gentileschi, Frida Kahlo, and Georgia O’Keeffe—overcame both social resistance and personal struggles.
Continue readingThe Renaissance emphasized humanism and enlightenment. It encouraged questioning and innovation beyond religious influence. Artists revolutionized portraits, sculptures, mosaics, and paintings, focusing on detail and realism, much like in ancient times. Here are key Renaissance artists and their famous works.
Continue readingThe best way to learn drawing and painting, online or in person, concerns both beginners and advanced students. Many wonder if a simpler method exists, thinking, “I can teach myself” or “A quick YouTube video is enough.” But can online tutorials truly replace real lessons?
Continue readingIf you want to pursue your dream job, there are several options. On the one hand, you have the option of a dual training course lasting 3 years. This means that you alternate between working at a vocational school and in a company, such as a photo studio or publishing house.
Continue readingArt historical research continually uncovers new secrets. These include painted-over details, encrypted symbols, revolutionary working methods or even previously unknown details from the life of the artist himself. And of course, this is not to mention the countless theories and legends that surround many a work.
Continue readingIn the past and today, the role of women in art has taken many forms. Originally, the history of art was a history of men. In other words, the female sex was either not actively involved in art at all or only in subordinate areas. Women were portrayed as muses and nude models in artists’ studios, they served as maids and as a source of inspiration.
Continue readingMany people turn to the works of famous artists and creatives for artistic inspiration. Making art can be one of the most beautiful things in the world, but sometimes it can also be quite exhausting.
Continue readingMotivated by the works of great artists, some sooner or later try their hand at brushes and paints. But after the first few attempts, most become frustrated and quickly question their abilities.
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